Width
Category:CSS Properties
Width
The Width property specifies the width of the content area of an element. The width of an element does not include padding, borders, or margins. Width can be defined in percent of the containing block, pixels, cm, etc.
Examples
Width as a percentage
Set the width of an <img> element using a percent value.
img {
width: 50%;
}
Width in pixels
Setting the width of a <p> element to 300 pixels.
p {
width: 300px;
}
Syntax
width: value;
Tips
- The
Widthproperty does not include padding, borders, or margins. - The default value of the width is auto: The element will automatically adjust its width to allow its content to be displayed correctly.
Additional Information
For more information, see http://www.w3schools.com/cssref/pr_dim_width.asp.
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